Department of Transportation

According to data from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ “Road Safety” platform, Taipei has recorded zero fatalities in traffic accidents involving children under the age of 12 over the past three years (2022–2024). The average number of injuries per year is around 442, or about 169 per 100,000 people—the lowest among the six special municipalities in Taiwan.

　　To create a safe and friendly traffic environment, Taipei launched the “Pedestrian Safety in Taipei Plan” in 2023. One key initiative, the “School Pedestrian Safety Program,” covers all 280 high schools and lower-level institutions in the city, mapping out safe routes for students and incorporates school crossing guard posts into overall safety evaluations, implementing cross-agency collaboration to ensure safe travel for students during school hours. As of October 2024, on-site assessments have been completed for all 147 elementary schools in the city, with improvement projects expected to be finished by the end of 2025.

　　In terms of traffic safety education, the Department of Education has actively promoted awareness among children. In 2024, safety training was conducted for drivers of vehicles transporting young children and for preschool staff, with an 82% participation rate. Traffic safety training for school commuting was also held for elementary school staff, with 89% of schools participating, demonstrating a strong commitment to children’s traffic safety education. The city continues to foster a collaborative, cross-agency effort to build a traffic-safe environment.

　　In 2025, the city will continue advancing the “Pedestrian Safety in Taipei Plan” through cross-agency collaboration in engineering, education, law enforcement, and vehicle supervision. A new traffic safety campaign—“I See You, You See Me”—will promote mutual awareness and courtesy between pedestrians and drivers. The campaign aims to instill a culture where “pedestrians make eye contact with drivers before crossing, and drivers yield upon seeing pedestrians,” creating a safer and more pedestrian-friendly environment.

2025-03-07